metalcutting (material cutting)
Any machining process used to part metal or other material or give a workpiece a new configuration. Conventionally applies to machining ope…
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metalforming
Manufacturing processes in which products are given new shapes either by casting or by some form of mechanical deformation, such as forging…
metal-removal factor
Volume of metal removed per unit of power in a given period of time (reciprocal of the specific power-consumption factor). Also known as th…
metal-removal rate
Rate at which metal is removed from an unfinished part, measured in cubic inches or cubic centimeters per minute.
metalworking
Any manufacturing process in which metal is processed or machined such that the workpiece is given a new shape. Broadly defined, the term i…
metrology
Science of measurement; the principles on which precision machining, quality control and inspection are based. See precision machining, mea…
microhardness
Hardness of a material as determined by forcing an indenter such as a Vickers or Knoop indenter into the surface of the material under very…
micrometer
A precision instrument with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw that is used for measuring thickness and short lengths.
micron
Measure of length that is equal to one-millionth of a meter.
microslicing
Cutting small or thin parts from a larger base part. Uses a special machine with a thin, tensioned blade that takes a minimum kerf. Process…
microstructure
Structure of a metal as revealed by microscopic examination of the etched surface of a polished specimen.
milling machine (mill)
Runs endmills and arbor-mounted milling cutters. Features include a head with a spindle that drives the cutters; a column, knee and table t…
